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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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